JOSEPH SCOTT
Corona,CA
Summary
Bachelor of Science in Accounting with 22 years of experience, in accounting, finance, operations, marketing and 10 years as a Quickbooks professional advisor. Resourcefully driven to cut company costs and boost company revenue through innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Personal attributes include a willingness to assume responsibility, self-motivation, dedication and high degree of professional integrity and competence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Jahangiri Companies
01.2023 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Provided cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
- Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Managed payroll data entry for employees
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
Controller
Encore Jet Center
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Identify opportunities for growth within the company, while conducting ongoing competitive analysis, including selling points, products, and pricing
- Develop a safe work environment through daily observations, shift briefings, audits, monthly safety meetings, training and documented safety procedures
- Execute leadership functions such as reviewing employees' performance, hiring decision making, time and attendance administration, processing new employees, and managing performance of direct reports, including mentoring
- Establish communication with employees and provide training regarding company policies, standards, and customer service expectations
- Maintained proper staffing levels based on daily/weekly/monthly volumes, which includes overseeing safety
- Implement management policies according to company guidelines
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel
- Managed payroll data entry and processing
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management
- Provide daily and/or weekly analysis, and reporting on operational performance as it relates to business activities including monitoring margins, variances, and giving feedback
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
- Increased precision by utilizing up-to-date billing software.
Sr. Accounting Manager
Equinair, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees
- Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CASkills
- Executive Leadership Advisement
- Cash Flow Management
- Oversee Financial Reporting
- Pricing and Costing
- Financial Management
- Profit and Loss Management
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- GL and Journal Entries
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Auditing
Timeline
Controller
Jahangiri Companies
01.2023 - Current
Controller
Encore Jet Center
01.2010 - 01.2020
Sr. Accounting Manager
Equinair, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Azusa Pacific University
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